SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 26, 2026Interesting Engineering

Futuristic gadgets: Top 7 movie devices engineers are bringing to life in the real world

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Engineers are transforming iconic movie gadgets into reality, developing powered exoskeletons inspired by Iron Man's suit, medical scanners based on Star Trek's tricorder, and magnetic hoverboards from Back to the Future. Companies like Sarcos, Lockheed Martin, and Google are creating functional prototypes using advances in AI, robotics, and material science, bringing science fiction closer to everyday use.

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